Modifies provisions relating to video service providers

HB 2281 updates Missouri state law to clarify definitions and rules for municipal franchise fees charged to video service providers. The bill primarily affects cities, counties, and other local governments that authorize these companies to use public streets and rights-of-way. It replaces an older statute with a new one that provides specific definitions for terms like "video service," "gross revenues," and "household" to ensure consistent application of fees. A key provision strictly defines which charges count toward the fee base, explicitly excluding items such as equipment rentals, installation costs, and advertising revenue. The changes are designed to create a clearer legal framework for calculating fees without altering the fundamental requirement for providers to pay them.